Phase 1:  Nomination Entry

The first stage requires: 

1. A letter of nomination from the Chair of your institution’s Department of Psychiatry;
2. One-page abstract;
3. Information regarding primary investigator's current and pending grants. 

The Letter of Nomination MUST BE SIGNED, and it must indicate the following:

The Research Abstract’s requirements are as follows:

Phase 2:  Fellowship Application

Upon satisfactory completion of the nomination requirements, your institution will be invited into the second round to submit a full application.  

The Fellowship Application Requirements are as follows:

For the entire application (excluding letters of support), please follow these format guidelines:  12-point font, Times New Roman or larger script, one-inch margins, single or larger spacing.

1. Research Abstract:
1. 1-page maximum. 
2. This abstract should be written for a layperson’s understanding. 
3. The abstract should be organized into the following sections:  hypotheses, methods, design, and outcomes/goals. 

Note:  This abstract may be the same as the one submitted for the first round, or you may submit a revised entry. 

2. Research Proposal: 
1. Format Requirements: 
   1. 7-page limit  (including human subjects)
   2. Figures, tables, diagrams, and similar items must be included within the page limit.  References are not permitted as part of the proposal, but a separate section is permitted for references. 
2. The Department Chair or Primary Mentor must sign the Research Proposal on the top of the first page to demonstrate institutional support for the proposal as written.
3. Please follow these Requirements for your proposal:
   1. Adhere to the NIMH format, including the following sections:  specific aims, background and significance, preliminary studies (if relevant), and the research plan.  The research plan should include clearly stated hypotheses and procedures, a description of the population to be studied, measures, the analytics plan, and a description of any special circumstances that apply. 
   2. Included in the proposal should be a formal section on human subjects, describing all relevant issues and highlighting any special considerations that may apply. 
   3. Indicate whether you have applied for IRB approval, and if so, the date of the application or expected application.  Note: No award will be final until IRB approval is obtained. 
      
      
3. References:  A separate one-page document listing up to 12 references may be included.
   
   
4. Budget:
1. Please complete and upload the following budget form: KTGF-Budget-Form.xls. 
2. The office responsible for approving your budget must sign this form. 
3. Please offer an explanation of your budget. Provide specific assurance that receipt of this award will not result in duplication of funding or in reduction of support from the host institution.  Please be sure to address the distribution between salary and research support. 
   
   
5. Primary Investigator Information:
1. NIH-style biosketch or biography portion of the CV only (including research projects).
2. Personal Statement:  In one-page, please describe the primary investigator's past and current training, explaining how the fellowship will advance his or her professional development in child and adolescent psychiatry or psychology. 
3. Other Funding Sources:  Please list all university, foundation, and government grants.  Provide a 200-word description, award amount, and percentage of time dedicated to the project.
4. Pending Funding:  Indicate other sources of funding, if any, that are pending.  Include date of submission and title. 
   
   
6. Letters of Support:
1. Nomination Letter:
   1. Please upload the department chair’s letter of support.
   2. This letter may be the same as the one uploaded for the first round, or it may be a revised version. 
2. Primary Mentor:  The Primary Mentor must be on-site.  His or her letter should address the following:
   1. How the mentor’s areas of expertise correspond to the candidate’s research project and will contribute to the candidate’s overall growth as a primary investigator.  This should include how the mentor’s time will be allocated toward the candidate’s project and specific manner in which this contact will aid the candidate during the Fellowship.
   2. Document the mentor’s qualifications and separately indicate track record as a mentor.
   3. How the institution and/or the department will support the primary investigator and the mentor(s) in successful completion of the research project.  This should include the percentage of time the institution will release for the proposed research, as well as details regarding institutional/department resources (including access to specialized equipment, office, and research space) and availability of statistical consultation.
   4. The feasibility of successful completion of the project given the proposed research design, study population, and technical requirements for completion.
   5. If there is a secondary mentor(s), how the primary mentor will interact with the other mentor(s) to implement the overall program.
3. Secondary Mentor(s):  While it is not required that there be secondary mentors, applicants who propose research involving expertise beyond their primary mentors’ scope must indicate how they will receive sufficient training and supervision in these areas.  In these circumstances, we require letters from secondary mentors explaining their role in the proposed Fellowship training and research project.  The secondary mentor should also address his or her time commitment to the research and the nature of the mentorship.
4. Subjects Recruitment Letter:  If you intend to recruit from a specific program or site, please include a letter of support and collaboration from the site director.  This includes schools, other agencies, or relevant programs within your own institution.